What is the Spanish word for "literature"?

Learn how to say "literature" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

literature

Spanish

literatura

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Examples of how to use "literature" in Spanish

English
She is a professor of English literature.
Spanish
Ella es profesora de literatura inglesa.
English
She studies literature at the university.
Spanish
Ella estudia literatura en la universidad.
English
Classical literature inspires many modern writers.
Spanish
La literatura clásica inspira a muchos escritores modernos.
English
We discussed African literature in class today.
Spanish
Hablamos de literatura africana en clase hoy.
English
His favorite subject is American literature.
Spanish
Su materia favorita es la literatura americana.

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